engine coolant MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2006 (in English) Owner's Manual

driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions
present, the
indicator should turn off—A driving cycle consists of a
cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving. No additional
vehicle service is required.
If the
indicator remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first
available opportunity.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer toscheduled maintenance
for the service interval schedules.If
adding fluid is necessary, use
only MERCONAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
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Fluid Classification Application Capacity
Engine coolant
4
Mazda
yellow-colored
Premium Engine
Coolant2.3L I4 engine
with manual
transaxle5.3 quarts (5.0L)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transaxle6.3 quarts (6.0L)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transaxle10.6 quarts
(10.0L )
Rear axle
lubricantAPI service
GL-5, SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4WD2.96 pints
(1.4L)
5
Windshield
washer fluidN/A All 4.8 quarts (4.5L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. DO NOT MIX
different colors or types of coolant. DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine coolantin this
chapter.
5Fill from 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm to14 mm) below bottom of fill
hole.
For further information on your lubrication specifications, see your
authorized dealer.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................164
Accessory delay ..........................50
Air cleaner filter ...............267, 269
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................32
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................95, 104, 107
and child safety seats ..............97
description ................95, 104, 107
disposal ....................................111
driver airbag ..............97, 105, 108
indicator light .........104, 106, 110
operation ...................97, 105, 108
passenger airbag .......97, 105, 108
side airbag ...............................104
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................247
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................164
Anti-theft system ..................65, 68
arming the system ....................68
disarming a triggered system ..69
triggering ...................................69
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ............................264
fluid, checking ........................264
Automatic transmission ............168
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................169
fluid, refill capacities ..............269
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
refill capacities ........................269
B
Battery .......................................245acid, treating emergencies .....245
jumping a disabled battery ....204
maintenance-free ....................245
servicing ..................................245
BeltMinder ...................................90
Brakes ........................................163
anti-lock ...................................164
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................165
fluid, checking and adding ....264
fluid, refill capacities ..............269
parking ....................................165
shift interlock ..........................168
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....269
Cargo area shade ........................56
Cell phone warning ...................276
Child safety restraints ..............111
child safety belts ....................111
Child safety seats ......................115
attaching with tether straps ..119
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............224
instrument panel ....................226
interior .....................................227
interior trim ............................227
Mazda car care products .......228
plastic parts ............................225
washing ....................................223
waxing .....................................223
wheels ......................................224
wiper blades ............................226
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............32
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Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................26
AM/FM/CD .................................21
Clutch
fluid ..........................................264
operation while driving ..........172
recommended shift speeds ....174
Console ........................................47
overhead ....................................47
Controls
power seat .................................72
Coolant
checking and adding ..............247
refill capacities ................251, 269
Cruise control .............................51
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................51
Customer
Assistance ..................212–213, 215
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................35
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................264
engine oil .................................241
Door locks ...................................58
Driving under special
conditions ..................172, 178, 181
sand .........................................179
snow and ice ...........................182
through water .................180, 183
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................204Emission control system ..........261
Engine ........................................271
cleaning ...................................224
coolant .....................................247
fail-safe cooling .......................252
idle speed control ...................245
refill capacities ........................269
service points ..................238–239
Engine block heater .................163
Engine oil ..................................241
checking and adding ..............241
dipstick ....................................241
filter, specifications ................244
recommendations ...................244
refill capacities ........................269
Exhaust fumes ..........................162
F
Fail safe cooling ........................252
Fluid capacities .........................269
Foglamps .....................................35
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ...............176–177
indicator light .........................176
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................167
Fuel ............................................253
calculating fuel economy .......258
cap ...........................................256
capacity ...................................269
choosing the right fuel ...........256
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................261
detergent in fuel .....................258
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................253, 256, 258
filter, specifications ................253
improving fuel economy ........258
octane rating ...................257, 271
quality ......................................257
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running out of fuel .................258
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................253
Fuses ..................................185–186
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............256
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................258
Gauges .........................................19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................21
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................21
tachometer ................................21
trip odometer ............................21
H
Hazard flashers .........................184
Head restraints .....................70, 74
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
bulb specifications ....................39
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................32
Hood ..........................................236
I
Ignition ...............................159, 271
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................115Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................263
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................226
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................36
location of components ............14
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......204
K
Keys .............................................66
positions of the ignition .........159
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
cargo lamps ...............................36
daytime running light ...............35
fog lamps ...................................35
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....36
interior lamps .....................38–39
replacing bulbs .........................40
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................37
Liftgate ........................................55
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........165
Load limits .................................146
Loading instructions .................153
Locks
childproof ..................................60
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